Boughen takes FIM Flat Track World Championship lead with dynamite debut

Ashton Boughen, riding for VRX Dirt Store Ducati, won the opening round of the 2026 FIM Flat Track World Championship at Roden in the Netherlands, taking the championship lead with a debut victory. The result was also historic for Ducati, who celebrated their entry into the series by placing two riders on the podium. Boughen's win marked a stunning start to the season for both the newcomer and the Italian manufacturer.